Category:Egypt in Picturesque Palestine, Sinai, and Egypt

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  Jezîrat Far'on, the Isle of Pharaoh. At the head of the Gulf of 'Akabah, as seen from the western shore. The castle which crowns it was built by the Crusaders; the mosque and other Saracenic (NYPL b10607452-80708).tiff 3,810 × 4,400; 47.97 MB
  
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  Jezîrat Far'on, the Isle of Pharaoh. At the head of the Gulf of 'Akabah, as seen from the western shore. The castle which crowns it was built by the Crusaders; the mosque and other Saracenic (NYPL b10607452-80708).jpg 3,810 × 4,400; 2.64 MB
  
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  Letter of admission to the convent of St. Catherine. Formerly travellers were drawn up into the convent through the pent-house shown above; now however, if a letter thus received is found (NYPL b10607452-80709).jpg 3,915 × 4,517; 3.16 MB
  
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  Letter of admission to the convent of St. Catherine. Formerly travellers were drawn up into the convent through the pent-house shown above; now however, if a letter thus received is found (NYPL b10607452-80709).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  A peep into one of the courts of the convent. Showing a rude flight of steps leading to the upper chambers. On the left the summits of the belfry of the church and the minaret of the mosque (NYPL b10607452-80710).jpg 3,810 × 4,400; 3.06 MB
  
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  A peep into one of the courts of the convent. Showing a rude flight of steps leading to the upper chambers. On the left the summits of the belfry of the church and the minaret of the mosque (NYPL b10607452-80710).tiff 3,810 × 4,400; 47.97 MB
  
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  The upper chambers of the convent. With the peaks of Jebel Mûsa in the background (NYPL b10607452-80711).jpg 3,915 × 4,517; 3.54 MB
  
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  The upper chambers of the convent. With the peaks of Jebel Mûsa in the background (NYPL b10607452-80711).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  View from the north-eastern galleries. Showing the lofty chamber of the south corner, A monk at a lower window is striking a piece of suspended iron with a hammer, to call the fraternity to (NYPL b10607452-80712).jpg 3,810 × 4,400; 3.22 MB
  
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  View from the north-eastern galleries. Showing the lofty chamber of the south corner, A monk at a lower window is striking a piece of suspended iron with a hammer, to call the fraternity to (NYPL b10607452-80712).tiff 3,810 × 4,400; 47.97 MB
  
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  Interior of the church of the convent of Saint Catherine. The framework of the door leading into the nave is richly decorated; its panels are embellished with enamels. From the ceiling hang (NYPL b10607452-80713).jpg 3,915 × 4,517; 3.58 MB
  
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  Interior of the church of the convent of Saint Catherine. The framework of the door leading into the nave is richly decorated; its panels are embellished with enamels. From the ceiling hang (NYPL b10607452-80713).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  The crescent and the cross. The belfry of the church and the minaret of the mosque, standing so near to each other within convent walls, produce a singular effect. and strange to say the (NYPL b10607452-80714).jpg 3,915 × 4,517; 3.36 MB
  
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  The crescent and the cross. The belfry of the church and the minaret of the mosque, standing so near to each other within convent walls, produce a singular effect. and strange to say the (NYPL b10607452-80714).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  Gate of St. Stephen the Porter. An archway on the assent to Jebel Mûsa. where pilgrims formerly confessed before they visited the sacred heights (NYPL b10607452-80715).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 2.83 MB
  
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  Gate of St. Stephen the Porter. An archway on the assent to Jebel Mûsa. where pilgrims formerly confessed before they visited the sacred heights (NYPL b10607452-80715).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  Well in the garden of the convent of St. Catherine. This garden is north-west of the convent, and is enclosed by a high wall. The lofty chamber at the north corner of the convent is shown (NYPL b10607452-80716).jpg 3,915 × 4,517; 2.97 MB
  
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  Well in the garden of the convent of St. Catherine. This garden is north-west of the convent, and is enclosed by a high wall. The lofty chamber at the north corner of the convent is shown (NYPL b10607452-80716).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  Eastern tower of the convent of Saint Catherine, and part of the convent garden, with the plain of Er Râhah and the narrow pass called Nukb Hâwy in the distance (NYPL b10607452-80717).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 2.93 MB
  
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  Eastern tower of the convent of Saint Catherine, and part of the convent garden, with the plain of Er Râhah and the narrow pass called Nukb Hâwy in the distance (NYPL b10607452-80717).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  Râs Atâkah. Râs is the same as our "nase" or "naze." This bold promontory. south of Suez, running out from Jebel Atâkah, on the western shore of the Red Sea, comes into every view of Suez (NYPL b10607452-80718).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  Râs Atâkah. Râs is the same as our "nase" or "naze." This bold promontory. south of Suez, running out from Jebel Atâkah, on the western shore of the Red Sea, comes into every view of Suez (NYPL b10607452-80718).jpg 3,915 × 4,517; 2.74 MB
  
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  Jebel Atâkah (NYPL b10607452-80719).jpg 3,915 × 4,517; 2.81 MB
  
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  Jebel Atâkah (NYPL b10607452-80719).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  Under the palms, 'Ayun Músa. 'It is a strange spot- this plot of tamarisks' (and palms) 'with its seventeen wells - literally an island in the desert and now used as the Richmond of Suez- a (NYPL b10607452-80720).jpg 3,915 × 4,517; 3.51 MB
  
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  Under the palms, 'Ayun Músa. 'It is a strange spot- this plot of tamarisks' (and palms) 'with its seventeen wells - literally an island in the desert and now used as the Richmond of Suez- a (NYPL b10607452-80720).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  Gulf of Suez, looking out from 'Ayún Músa. These complicated wheels and spars are a mixture of Egyptian shádoof and sâkiyeh (water-wheel), by which the precious water is raised from the (NYPL b10607452-80721).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 3.17 MB
  
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  Gulf of Suez, looking out from 'Ayún Músa. These complicated wheels and spars are a mixture of Egyptian shádoof and sâkiyeh (water-wheel), by which the precious water is raised from the (NYPL b10607452-80721).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  'Ayún Músa. From this spot one probably commences the real desert journey (NYPL b10607452-80722).jpg 3,915 × 4,517; 2.85 MB
  
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  'Ayún Músa. From this spot one probably commences the real desert journey (NYPL b10607452-80722).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  Red Sea, as seen during the first day's march in the desert. The proper adjustment of the load of the camel's back requires much skill. If it is unevenly balanced the poor beast suffers a (NYPL b10607452-80723).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 3.12 MB
  
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  Red Sea, as seen during the first day's march in the desert. The proper adjustment of the load of the camel's back requires much skill. If it is unevenly balanced the poor beast suffers a (NYPL b10607452-80723).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  A halt in the desert. The Bedawin never trouble themselves with tents when on a journey (NYPL b10607452-80724).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  In the wilderness of Shur. A small encampment of Bedawin, probably of the Terabin tribe, whose territory extends as far as Gaza (NYPL b10607452-80725).jpg 3,915 × 4,517; 3.16 MB
  
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  In the wilderness of Shur. A small encampment of Bedawin, probably of the Terabin tribe, whose territory extends as far as Gaza (NYPL b10607452-80725).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  Sand-storm in the desert. The dreaded khamseen (wind and sand storm) very frequently overtakes the traveller in the region between 'Ayún Músa and Wâdy Amârah. Dean Stanley, Neibhur, Miss (NYPL b10607452-80726).tiff 3,915 × 4,517; 50.6 MB
  
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  'Ain Hawwârah. This may be the spring "Marah" of Exodus xv.23 (NYPL b10607452-80727).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 3.05 MB
  
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  'Ain Hawwârah. This may be the spring "Marah" of Exodus xv.23 (NYPL b10607452-80727).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  Wâdy Amârah. Of Wâdy Amârah, some forty miles away from Ayún Músa, Professor Palmer says, 'There is no other water but this (at Bir Abu Suweirah, twelve miles distant) in or near Wâdy (NYPL b10607452-80728).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 3.05 MB
  
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  Wâdy Amârah. Of Wâdy Amârah, some forty miles away from Ayún Músa, Professor Palmer says, 'There is no other water but this (at Bir Abu Suweirah, twelve miles distant) in or near Wâdy (NYPL b10607452-80728).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  Entrance to Wâdy Gharandel (NYPL b10607452-80729).jpg 3,889 × 4,517; 2.98 MB
  
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  Entrance to Wâdy Gharandel (NYPL b10607452-80729).tiff 3,889 × 4,517; 50.26 MB
  
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  The springs in Wâdy Gharandel, probably the "Elim" of the Bible (NYPL b10607452-80730).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 2.96 MB
  
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  The springs in Wâdy Gharandel, probably the "Elim" of the Bible (NYPL b10607452-80730).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  The cliffs of Jebel Hammâm Farún. The altitude given in the "Ordinance survey map" for Jebel Hammâm Farún is 1,567 feet (NYPL b10607452-80731).jpg 3,889 × 4,517; 3.14 MB
  
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  The cliffs of Jebel Hammâm Farún. The altitude given in the "Ordinance survey map" for Jebel Hammâm Farún is 1,567 feet (NYPL b10607452-80731).tiff 3,889 × 4,517; 50.26 MB
  
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  Jebel Hammâm Farún. The hot springs bubble up at intervals from the sand, and also issue from several features in the rocks. The temperature of the water is 160º (NYPL b10607452-80732).jpg 4,517 × 3,889; 3.51 MB
  
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  Jebel Hammâm Farún. The hot springs bubble up at intervals from the sand, and also issue from several features in the rocks. The temperature of the water is 160º (NYPL b10607452-80732).tiff 4,517 × 3,889; 50.26 MB
  
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  Rock foms in Wâdy Hamr. This valley leads up to Jebel et Tih (NYPL b10607452-80733).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 3.19 MB
  
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  Rock foms in Wâdy Hamr. This valley leads up to Jebel et Tih (NYPL b10607452-80733).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  Wâdy Useit. One can go down to the sea-shore by this valley, but the path is hardly passable for camels. There are clumps of stunted palms every here and there, and some brackish water (NYPL b10607452-80734).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 3.07 MB
  
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  Wâdy Useit. One can go down to the sea-shore by this valley, but the path is hardly passable for camels. There are clumps of stunted palms every here and there, and some brackish water (NYPL b10607452-80734).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  Wâdy Taiyebeh. "The valley of good" (water and pasture). Through this valley most probably the Israelites journeyed to their encampment by the Red Sea (NYPL b10607452-80735).jpg 4,517 × 3,909; 3.65 MB
  
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  Wâdy Taiyebeh. "The valley of good" (water and pasture). Through this valley most probably the Israelites journeyed to their encampment by the Red Sea (NYPL b10607452-80735).tiff 4,517 × 3,909; 50.52 MB
  
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  Wâdy Taiyebeh, with the Red Sea in sight, The lower part of the valley is very picturesque. The horizontal strata of the cliffs and their bright coloring make a deep impression on one from (NYPL b10607452-80736).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.24 MB
  
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  Wâdy Taiyebeh, with the Red Sea in sight, The lower part of the valley is very picturesque. The horizontal strata of the cliffs and their bright coloring make a deep impression on one from (NYPL b10607452-80736).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  The plain El Markeiyeh. At the mouth of Wâdy Taiyebeh, looking south and south-east towards the mountains of the Serbál group. The plain takes its name from the long white range of chalk (NYPL b10607452-80737).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 2.92 MB
  
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  The plain El Markeiyeh. At the mouth of Wâdy Taiyebeh, looking south and south-east towards the mountains of the Serbál group. The plain takes its name from the long white range of chalk (NYPL b10607452-80737).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  Near the mouth of the Wâdy Taibeiyeh, looking north west (NYPL b10607452-80738).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  Râs Abu Zenimeh. On a low promontory running out somewhat farther into the sea is placed the tomb of the saint. Unless it is rough the camels are made to take to the water instead of (NYPL b10607452-80739).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 2.97 MB
  
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  Râs Abu Zenimeh. On a low promontory running out somewhat farther into the sea is placed the tomb of the saint. Unless it is rough the camels are made to take to the water instead of (NYPL b10607452-80739).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Jebel el Markhâ. This ridge of limestone, about nine hundred feet high, separates the two plains of El Markheyeh and El Markhâ (NYPL b10607452-80740).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.49 MB
  
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  Jebel el Markhâ. This ridge of limestone, about nine hundred feet high, separates the two plains of El Markheyeh and El Markhâ (NYPL b10607452-80740).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  The plain of El Markhâ. This weary plain of flinty barenness slopes gently to the sea, the glare from which and from the limestone cliff is almost overpowering (NYPL b10607452-80741).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 2.83 MB
  
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  The plain of El Markhâ. This weary plain of flinty barenness slopes gently to the sea, the glare from which and from the limestone cliff is almost overpowering (NYPL b10607452-80741).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  Rocks in the ravine of Sarâbit el Khâdim. And a natural gallery in the same ravine. Wind and storm have worn these sandstone rocks into the most fantastic shapes (NYPL b10607452-80742).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.17 MB
  
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  Rocks in the ravine of Sarâbit el Khâdim. And a natural gallery in the same ravine. Wind and storm have worn these sandstone rocks into the most fantastic shapes (NYPL b10607452-80742).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  The stelae and ruins at Sârabít el Khâdim. The latest of these stelae date from Ramese IV, of the twentieth century (NYPL b10607452-80743).jpg 3,915 × 4,498; 3.02 MB
  
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  The stelae and ruins at Sârabít el Khâdim. The latest of these stelae date from Ramese IV, of the twentieth century (NYPL b10607452-80743).tiff 3,915 × 4,498; 50.39 MB
  
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  The rocks at Sarâbít el Khâdim; and the temple enclosure. There are two temples, of different dates. The one not shown here is formed of two chambers excavated in the rock, having a walled (NYPL b10607452-80744).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  The rocks at Sarâbít el Khâdim; and the temple enclosure. There are two temples, of different dates. The one not shown here is formed of two chambers excavated in the rock, having a walled (NYPL b10607452-80744).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 2.83 MB
  
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  El Hesweh, Wâdy Feirán (NYPL b10607452-80745).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 3.95 MB
  
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  El Hesweh, Wâdy Feirán (NYPL b10607452-80745).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Wâdy Sidreh. The Wâdies Mukatteb, Sidreh and Igné all debouch into the Seib Sidreh (NYPL b10607452-80746).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.27 MB
  
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  Wâdy Sidreh. The Wâdies Mukatteb, Sidreh and Igné all debouch into the Seib Sidreh (NYPL b10607452-80746).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  The road up Nagb Buderah. By this pass travellers usually approach Mukatteb from Egypt (NYPL b10607452-80747).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.28 MB
  
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  The road up Nagb Buderah. By this pass travellers usually approach Mukatteb from Egypt (NYPL b10607452-80747).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  The outlet of Wâdy Nagb Buderah, in the Seih Sidreh. The Acacia seyal is the shittah or shittim tree of the Bible. The "seyal" is the only timber tree of any size in the Arabian desert (NYPL b10607452-80748).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.32 MB
  
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  The outlet of Wâdy Nagb Buderah, in the Seih Sidreh. The Acacia seyal is the shittah or shittim tree of the Bible. The "seyal" is the only timber tree of any size in the Arabian desert (NYPL b10607452-80748).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Wâdy Shellâl, "Vally of the Cataracts." This valley bears, both in name and aspect, ever trace of wintery cascades. It leads up to the pass of Nagb Buderah (NYPL b10607452-80749).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.33 MB
  
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  Wâdy Shellâl, "Vally of the Cataracts." This valley bears, both in name and aspect, ever trace of wintery cascades. It leads up to the pass of Nagb Buderah (NYPL b10607452-80749).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Views from the tourquoise mines of Maghârah. Wâdy Maghârah is another name for Wâdy Igné (properly Gena). The mines are high up on the left side as one ascends the narrow wâdy (NYPL b10607452-80750).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.27 MB
  
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  Views from the tourquoise mines of Maghârah. Wâdy Maghârah is another name for Wâdy Igné (properly Gena). The mines are high up on the left side as one ascends the narrow wâdy (NYPL b10607452-80750).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  The cliffs, mines and Egyptian tablets of Maghârah. These mines were worked more than four thousand years ago (NYPL b10607452-80751).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 3.27 MB
  
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  The cliffs, mines and Egyptian tablets of Maghârah. These mines were worked more than four thousand years ago (NYPL b10607452-80751).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Wâdy Mukhateb, the "written valley" or "valley of inscriptions." The celebrated Sinaitic inscriptions abound in this valley on the right-hand side as one passes down (NYPL b10607452-80752).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.37 MB
  
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  Wâdy Mukhateb, the "written valley" or "valley of inscriptions." The celebrated Sinaitic inscriptions abound in this valley on the right-hand side as one passes down (NYPL b10607452-80752).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Wâdy Maghâra, Sinai (NYPL b10607452-80753).jpg 4,570 × 3,981; 3.51 MB
  
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  Wâdy Maghâra, Sinai (NYPL b10607452-80753).tiff 4,570 × 3,981; 52.06 MB
  
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  Wâdy Mukatteb. The strange shapes of the weather-worn sandstone rocks are almost as noteworthy as the Sinaitic inscriptions. In the inscriptions represented in this illustration the camel (NYPL b10607452-80754).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 3.15 MB
  
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  Wâdy Mukatteb. The strange shapes of the weather-worn sandstone rocks are almost as noteworthy as the Sinaitic inscriptions. In the inscriptions represented in this illustration the camel (NYPL b10607452-80754).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Wâdy Feirân. The rock supposed to have been struck by Moses is in the right-hand forground. The Arabs call it Hesy el Khattatin (NYPL b10607452-80755).jpg 719 × 563; 110 KB
  
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  Wâdy Feirân. The rock supposed to have been struck by Moses is in the right-hand forground. The Arabs call it Hesy el Khattatin (NYPL b10607452-80755).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Jebel el Benât, "Girls Mountain." Stands some seven miles to the north of Serbâl (NYPL b10607452-80756).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.18 MB
  
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  Jebel el Benât, "Girls Mountain." Stands some seven miles to the north of Serbâl (NYPL b10607452-80756).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Wâdy Feirân. Acacia seyal is the same as the shittim-tree. The Arabs lop these trees for charcoal, &c., in the cruellest and most unscientific manner (NYPL b10607452-80757).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 3.08 MB
  
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  Wâdy Feirân. Acacia seyal is the same as the shittim-tree. The Arabs lop these trees for charcoal, &c., in the cruellest and most unscientific manner (NYPL b10607452-80757).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Jebel Tâhúneh, the "Mountiain of the windmill." Opposite Serbâl, on the north side of the Feirân valley. The ruined city Pheran, or Feiran, lies at its foot (NYPL b10607452-80758).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.34 MB
  
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  Jebel Tâhúneh, the "Mountiain of the windmill." Opposite Serbâl, on the north side of the Feirân valley. The ruined city Pheran, or Feiran, lies at its foot (NYPL b10607452-80758).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  A spring in Wâdy Feirân. To the Bedawin of Sinai, Feirân realizes paradise (NYPL b10607452-80759).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.06 MB
  
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  A spring in Wâdy Feirân. To the Bedawin of Sinai, Feirân realizes paradise (NYPL b10607452-80759).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Mt. Serbál - From Wády Feirán (NYPL b10607452-80760).jpg 4,570 × 3,981; 3.79 MB
  
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  Mt. Serbál - From Wády Feirán (NYPL b10607452-80760).tiff 4,570 × 3,981; 52.06 MB
  
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  Wâdy Feirân. Professor Palmer describes the walk through Wâdy Feirân, with its shade of palms, tamarisksm and sidr-trees, and with its running water, as one of the most delightful in Sinai (NYPL b10607452-80761).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Wâdy Feirân. Professor Palmer describes the walk through Wâdy Feirân, with its shade of palms, tamarisksm and sidr-trees, and with its running water, as one of the most delightful in Sinai (NYPL b10607452-80761).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.53 MB
  
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  'El Maharrad,' Pharan (Feirân). These ruins are all that remain of the great church and old monastic establishment of Pharan. The Bedawin grow small patches of maize, bearded wheat, and (NYPL b10607452-80762).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.03 MB
  
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  'El Maharrad,' Pharan (Feirân). These ruins are all that remain of the great church and old monastic establishment of Pharan. The Bedawin grow small patches of maize, bearded wheat, and (NYPL b10607452-80762).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Tamarisk- tree, Wâdy Feirân, Sinai. "And the sleep in the dried river channel, where bulrushes tell- That the water was wont to go warbling so softly and well." - Browining's "Saul." (NYPL b10607452-80763).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.36 MB
  
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  Tamarisk- tree, Wâdy Feirân, Sinai. "And the sleep in the dried river channel, where bulrushes tell- That the water was wont to go warbling so softly and well." - Browining's "Saul." (NYPL b10607452-80763).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Alluvial desposits, Wâdy Feirân. These strange deposits serve as a "meter" to measure the height to which the Feirân streams may once have reached. At Philae, &c., in the valley of the Nile, (NYPL b10607452-80764).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Alluvial desposits, Wâdy Feirân. These strange deposits serve as a "meter" to measure the height to which the Feirân streams may once have reached. At Philae, &c., in the valley of the Nile, (NYPL b10607452-80764).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.34 MB
  
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  El Buwieb, the "gate" of Feirân. A narrow passage between the rocks, about one hundred feet by twenty long (NYPL b10607452-80765).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 3.24 MB
  
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  El Buwieb, the "gate" of Feirân. A narrow passage between the rocks, about one hundred feet by twenty long (NYPL b10607452-80765).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Beidhat umm Tâkhah, a neighbor of Mount Serbál. In the foreground is the usual scene of preparation for a night's bivouac (NYPL b10607452-80766).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 2.92 MB
  
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  Beidhat umm Tâkhah, a neighbor of Mount Serbál. In the foreground is the usual scene of preparation for a night's bivouac (NYPL b10607452-80766).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Tarfah or tamarisk grove, Wâdy es Sheikh. This fine grove is called Tarfat el Gidarin. The wâdy itself cuts through the granite wall which fences in Sinai (NYPL b10607452-80767).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 3.07 MB
  
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  Tarfah or tamarisk grove, Wâdy es Sheikh. This fine grove is called Tarfat el Gidarin. The wâdy itself cuts through the granite wall which fences in Sinai (NYPL b10607452-80767).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Hajar el Lagweh, "The speaking stone." A rock covered with Sinaitic inscriptions in Wâdy Berrah, "The valley of the passer-out." From this valley you pass into a more open country and leave (NYPL b10607452-80768).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 2.99 MB
  
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  Hajar el Lagweh, "The speaking stone." A rock covered with Sinaitic inscriptions in Wâdy Berrah, "The valley of the passer-out." From this valley you pass into a more open country and leave (NYPL b10607452-80768).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Magâd en Nebí Músa, 'Seat of the prophet Moses.' This large detached rock, which from one point looks something like an arm-chair, occurs in the gorge of El Watiyeh. Near here is pointed out (NYPL b10607452-80769).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Magâd en Nebí Músa, 'Seat of the prophet Moses.' This large detached rock, which from one point looks something like an arm-chair, occurs in the gorge of El Watiyeh. Near here is pointed out (NYPL b10607452-80769).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 3.39 MB
  
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  A recollection of Sinai and the mountains of the pass of the wind. "On Horeb, with Elijah, let us lie- Where all around, on mountain, sand, and sky,- God's chariot-wheels have left (NYPL b10607452-80770).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.16 MB
  
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  A recollection of Sinai and the mountains of the pass of the wind. "On Horeb, with Elijah, let us lie- Where all around, on mountain, sand, and sky,- God's chariot-wheels have left (NYPL b10607452-80770).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Arabs. These Arabs are Towarah, who generally prefer turban and fez to gailey - striped kefiyeh. One of them has in his hand the head of an ibex (bedan) (NYPL b10607452-80771).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.04 MB
  
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  Arabs. These Arabs are Towarah, who generally prefer turban and fez to gailey - striped kefiyeh. One of them has in his hand the head of an ibex (bedan) (NYPL b10607452-80771).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Wâdy Sh'reich. One of the peaks in the Wâdy Sh'reich is called Jebel Abu Mahrúreh, "The thunder-stricken mountain," a large portion of its summit having been detached by a thunderbolt (NYPL b10607452-80772).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.39 MB
  
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  Wâdy Sh'reich. One of the peaks in the Wâdy Sh'reich is called Jebel Abu Mahrúreh, "The thunder-stricken mountain," a large portion of its summit having been detached by a thunderbolt (NYPL b10607452-80772).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Near the mouth of Wâdy Sh'reich. The scene of the worship of the golden calf was placed by early tradition at the mouth of this valley (NYPL b10607452-80773).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 3.05 MB
  
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  Near the mouth of Wâdy Sh'reich. The scene of the worship of the golden calf was placed by early tradition at the mouth of this valley (NYPL b10607452-80773).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Wâdy T'lâh, Mount Sinai. This wâdy runs parallel with the plain Er Râhah. but flows in a contrary direction. It is marvellously beautiful and picturesque (NYPL b10607452-80774).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 3.54 MB
  
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  Wâdy T'lâh, Mount Sinai. This wâdy runs parallel with the plain Er Râhah. but flows in a contrary direction. It is marvellously beautiful and picturesque (NYPL b10607452-80774).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Wâdy Katarína, Sinai. This rocky glen, which goes by the name Shagg Músa, leads up from the orchards and gardens of the Convent of El Arab'in (NYPL b10607452-80775).jpg 3,981 × 4,570; 3.57 MB
  
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  Wâdy Katarína, Sinai. This rocky glen, which goes by the name Shagg Músa, leads up from the orchards and gardens of the Convent of El Arab'in (NYPL b10607452-80775).tiff 3,981 × 4,570; 52.06 MB
  
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  Cliffs of Jebel Katarína. Of the three peaks of the Jebel Katarina cluster, Jebel Zebir is the central. Jebel Katarina lies half a mile to the north of it; and Jebal Abu Rumail a mile to the (NYPL b10607452-80776).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Cliffs of Jebel Katarína. Of the three peaks of the Jebel Katarina cluster, Jebel Zebir is the central. Jebel Katarina lies half a mile to the north of it; and Jebal Abu Rumail a mile to the (NYPL b10607452-80776).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.66 MB
  
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  Wády Sho'eib - Jethro's valley (NYPL b10607452-80777).jpg 4,560 × 4,019; 3.81 MB
  
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  Wády Sho'eib - Jethro's valley (NYPL b10607452-80777).tiff 4,573 × 4,019; 52.62 MB
  
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  Convent of the Arba'in (of the forty), Wâdy Lejâ. The situation of this convent is most secluded and picturesque. The celebrated 'Moses' Rock' loses its claim to notoriety, if Rephidim be (NYPL b10607452-80778).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.32 MB
  
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  Convent of the Arba'in (of the forty), Wâdy Lejâ. The situation of this convent is most secluded and picturesque. The celebrated 'Moses' Rock' loses its claim to notoriety, if Rephidim be (NYPL b10607452-80778).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Mountains at the head of Wâdy Lejâ (NYPL b10607452-80779).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.58 MB
  
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  Mountains at the head of Wâdy Lejâ (NYPL b10607452-80779).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Gardens near the mouth of Wâdy Lejâ. The winding road seen in the cliffs leads up to Jebel Tiniyeh, where are the remains of the half-finished palace of the late 'Abbas Pasha (NYPL b10607452-80780).jpg 4,019 × 4,573; 3.07 MB
  
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  Gardens near the mouth of Wâdy Lejâ. The winding road seen in the cliffs leads up to Jebel Tiniyeh, where are the remains of the half-finished palace of the late 'Abbas Pasha (NYPL b10607452-80780).tiff 4,019 × 4,573; 52.59 MB
  
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  Bedawín encampment, Wâdy Sebíyeh, Sinai. This valley has been mentioned as a likely camping ground for the Israelites, because of the view afforded of the summit of Jebel Músa. There is no (NYPL b10607452-80781).tiff 4,517 × 3,909; 50.52 MB
  
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  Bedawín encampment, Wâdy Sebíyeh, Sinai. This valley has been mentioned as a likely camping ground for the Israelites, because of the view afforded of the summit of Jebel Músa. There is no (NYPL b10607452-80781).jpg 4,517 × 3,909; 3.23 MB
  
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  Jebel Músa from the south, Sinai. Wâdy Seba'iyeh, through which the way passes from Jebel Umm Shomer, offers the traveller a splendid view of the steep southern extremity of Jebel Músa (NYPL b10607452-80782).jpg 4,019 × 4,573; 3.66 MB
  
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  Jebel Músa from the south, Sinai. Wâdy Seba'iyeh, through which the way passes from Jebel Umm Shomer, offers the traveller a splendid view of the steep southern extremity of Jebel Músa (NYPL b10607452-80782).tiff 4,019 × 4,573; 52.59 MB
  
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  The chapel and grotto of Elijah, Jebel Músa. This gigantic cypress is one of the world-famous trees. In Niebuhr's time there were two of them (NYPL b10607452-80783).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.52 MB
  
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  The chapel and grotto of Elijah, Jebel Músa. This gigantic cypress is one of the world-famous trees. In Niebuhr's time there were two of them (NYPL b10607452-80783).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Looking east from Râs Sufsâfeh, Sinai. In the smaller illustration is represented the summit of Jebel Mûsa, with the chapel and less conspicuous mosque (NYPL b10607452-80784).jpg 4,019 × 4,573; 3.15 MB
  
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  Looking east from Râs Sufsâfeh, Sinai. In the smaller illustration is represented the summit of Jebel Mûsa, with the chapel and less conspicuous mosque (NYPL b10607452-80784).tiff 4,019 × 4,573; 52.59 MB
  
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  Ma'yan Músa, the spring of Moses, Sinai. At this spring, rising up in a cool shady rock-grotto, the Bedawin believe Moses to have watered Jethro's rocks (NYPL b10607452-80785).jpg 3,987 × 4,570; 3.19 MB
  
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  Ma'yan Músa, the spring of Moses, Sinai. At this spring, rising up in a cool shady rock-grotto, the Bedawin believe Moses to have watered Jethro's rocks (NYPL b10607452-80785).tiff 3,987 × 4,570; 52.14 MB
  
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  Jebel Sûna, from Sikket Syednâ Músa, "The path of our lord Moses." The path is very steep and difficult; it reaches the basin at the back of Râs Sufsâfeh after a climb of one thousand five (NYPL b10607452-80786).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Jebel Sûna, from Sikket Syednâ Músa, "The path of our lord Moses." The path is very steep and difficult; it reaches the basin at the back of Râs Sufsâfeh after a climb of one thousand five (NYPL b10607452-80786).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.64 MB
  
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  Âs Sufsâfeh (Mount Sinai) and the plain of Râhah (Rest). Beyond the convent is seen Jebel Moneijâh. The summit of Jebel Músa is hidden behind the overwelming mass of Râs Sufsâfeh (NYPL b10607452-80787).jpg 4,570 × 3,987; 3.4 MB
  
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  Âs Sufsâfeh (Mount Sinai) and the plain of Râhah (Rest). Beyond the convent is seen Jebel Moneijâh. The summit of Jebel Músa is hidden behind the overwelming mass of Râs Sufsâfeh (NYPL b10607452-80787).tiff 4,570 × 3,987; 52.14 MB
  
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  Defile of the Jebel Tíh. The long white range of the Tíh mountains, mostly of the same average height, forms the southern and south-eastern boundary of the great 'wilderness of the forty (NYPL b10607452-80788).jpg 3,909 × 4,517; 3.5 MB
  
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  Defile of the Jebel Tíh. The long white range of the Tíh mountains, mostly of the same average height, forms the southern and south-eastern boundary of the great 'wilderness of the forty (NYPL b10607452-80788).tiff 3,909 × 4,517; 50.52 MB
  
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  Jebel ed Deir, Sinai (NYPL b10607452-80789).jpg 4,570 × 3,987; 3.26 MB
  
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  Jebel ed Deir, Sinai (NYPL b10607452-80789).tiff 4,570 × 3,987; 52.14 MB
  
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  Suez. The approach to the Suez canal from the south is by an artificially deepened channel in the gulf. A stone pier one mile and three-quarters in length, erected on a sand-bank, runs from (NYPL b10607452-80790).jpg 3,876 × 4,432; 2.63 MB
  
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  Suez. The approach to the Suez canal from the south is by an artificially deepened channel in the gulf. A stone pier one mile and three-quarters in length, erected on a sand-bank, runs from (NYPL b10607452-80790).tiff 3,876 × 4,432; 49.15 MB
  
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  Lake Timsâh, midway in the Suez Canal. It is traversed by two artificial channels for the passage of large vessels (NYPL b10607452-80791).jpg 3,987 × 4,570; 3.33 MB
  
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  Lake Timsâh, midway in the Suez Canal. It is traversed by two artificial channels for the passage of large vessels (NYPL b10607452-80791).tiff 3,987 × 4,570; 52.14 MB
  
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  Mahsamah. In the Wâdy Tûmîlât, between Tell-el-Maskhûtah (Pithom) and Tell-el-Kebîr (NYPL b10607452-80792).jpg 3,876 × 4,432; 2.8 MB
  
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  Mahsamah. In the Wâdy Tûmîlât, between Tell-el-Maskhûtah (Pithom) and Tell-el-Kebîr (NYPL b10607452-80792).tiff 3,876 × 4,432; 49.15 MB
  
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  A village threshing floor. Showing a primitive threshing-sledge drawn by buffaloes, and a peasant separating the chaff from the grain with a winnowing fork. The huts of the village are (NYPL b10607452-80793).jpg 3,987 × 4,557; 3.2 MB
  
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  A village threshing floor. Showing a primitive threshing-sledge drawn by buffaloes, and a peasant separating the chaff from the grain with a winnowing fork. The huts of the village are (NYPL b10607452-80793).tiff 3,987 × 4,557; 51.99 MB
  
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  Brickmaking. A wooden frame is placed in position, ready to receive the clay (NYPL b10607452-80794).jpg 3,987 × 4,557; 2.99 MB
  
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  Brickmaking. A wooden frame is placed in position, ready to receive the clay (NYPL b10607452-80794).tiff 3,987 × 4,557; 51.99 MB
  
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  A wayside well. Shaded by a fine specimen of the Acacia Nilotica. The water is raised by means of jars attached to a wheel, the sâkiyeh (NYPL b10607452-80795).jpg 3,876 × 4,432; 3.72 MB
  
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  A wayside well. Shaded by a fine specimen of the Acacia Nilotica. The water is raised by means of jars attached to a wheel, the sâkiyeh (NYPL b10607452-80795).tiff 3,876 × 4,432; 49.15 MB
  
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  Obelisk of Heliopolis. Formed of red granite; it has been so much encroached upon by deposits of mud that a considerable portion of its base is now covered (NYPL b10607452-80796).jpg 3,987 × 4,557; 2.86 MB
  
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  Obelisk of Heliopolis. Formed of red granite; it has been so much encroached upon by deposits of mud that a considerable portion of its base is now covered (NYPL b10607452-80796).tiff 3,987 × 4,557; 51.99 MB
  
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  The "Virgin's tree." At the time of the inauguration of the Suez Canal this tree was presented to the Empress Eugénie by the Khedive. The garden in which it stands is watered by means of a (NYPL b10607452-80797).jpg 3,876 × 4,432; 3.41 MB
  
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  The "Virgin's tree." At the time of the inauguration of the Suez Canal this tree was presented to the Empress Eugénie by the Khedive. The garden in which it stands is watered by means of a (NYPL b10607452-80797).tiff 3,876 × 4,432; 49.15 MB
  
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  The gate of victory. (Bâb-en-Nasr). The easternmost of the northern gates of Cairo. It was built in the reign of the Fâtimy khalif El-Mustansir, A.H. 480 (A.D. 1087) (NYPL b10607452-80798).jpg 3,987 × 4,557; 3.05 MB
  
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  The gate of victory. (Bâb-en-Nasr). The easternmost of the northern gates of Cairo. It was built in the reign of the Fâtimy khalif El-Mustansir, A.H. 480 (A.D. 1087) (NYPL b10607452-80798).tiff 3,987 × 4,557; 51.99 MB
  
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  A seller of lanterns. In houses provided with latticed windows only, candles are usually sheltered by lanterns like those suspended above. One such lantern, with two or three wax candles in (NYPL b10607452-80799).jpg 3,876 × 4,432; 3.32 MB
  
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  A seller of lanterns. In houses provided with latticed windows only, candles are usually sheltered by lanterns like those suspended above. One such lantern, with two or three wax candles in (NYPL b10607452-80799).tiff 3,876 × 4,432; 49.15 MB
  
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  Sebîl, or street fountain. Supplied from a cistern below which is filled during the inundation of the Nile. The upper chamber, with its columns and double veranda, is a school-room (NYPL b10607452-79717).jpg 3,935 × 4,557; 3.25 MB
  
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  Sebîl, or street fountain. Supplied from a cistern below which is filled during the inundation of the Nile. The upper chamber, with its columns and double veranda, is a school-room (NYPL b10607452-79717).tiff 3,935 × 4,557; 51.31 MB
  
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  Carpet bazaar. There are two carpet bazaars in the Khân-El-Khalîly. The larger one is established in the picturesque court of a building of the thirteenth century, a portion of which is (NYPL b10607452-80801).tiff 3,876 × 4,432; 49.15 MB
  
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  Carpet bazaar. There are two carpet bazaars in the Khân-El-Khalîly. The larger one is established in the picturesque court of a cuilding of the thirteenth century, a portion of which is (NYPL b10607452-80801).jpg 3,876 × 4,432; 3.24 MB
  
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  In the shoe bazaar. This was formerly a school, an interesting building now in a very dilapadated condition. The gateway, however, is still preserved (NYPL b10607452-80802).jpg 3,935 × 4,557; 3.46 MB
  
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  The armourer's market. In this street, there are some good specimens of meshrebíehs (latticed windows) (NYPL b10607452-80803).jpg 3,876 × 4,432; 3.17 MB
  
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  The armourer's market. In this street, there are some good specimens of meshrebíehs (latticed windows) (NYPL b10607452-80803).tiff 3,876 × 4,432; 49.15 MB
  
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  Tomb- mosque of El- Ashraf Barsabay. In the Eastern Cemetary, or so-called "Tomb of the Khalifs." It is constructed of alternate courses of pale red and yellowish white limestone. Barsabay (NYPL b10607452-80804).jpg 3,935 × 4,557; 2.67 MB
  
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  Tomb- mosque of El- Ashraf Barsabay. In the Eastern Cemetary, or so-called "Tomb of the Khalifs." It is constructed of alternate courses of pale red and yellowish white limestone. Barsabay (NYPL b10607452-80804).tiff 3,935 × 4,557; 51.31 MB
  
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  Fountains in the court of the mosque of Sultan Hasan. The recess beyond it on the eastern side of the court is the sanctuary. The arch is ninety feet in height (NYPL b10607452-80805).jpg 3,876 × 4,432; 3.55 MB
  
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  Fountains in the court of the mosque of Sultan Hasan. The recess beyond it on the eastern side of the court is the sanctuary. The arch is ninety feet in height (NYPL b10607452-80805).tiff 3,876 × 4,432; 49.15 MB
  
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  Court of the tomb-mosque of Farag ibn Barquq. In the Eastern Cemetery. A fountain for ablution, shaded by two trees, stands in the centre of the court, which is surrounded by a colonnade. The (NYPL b10607452-80806).tiff 3,876 × 4,432; 49.15 MB
  
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  Court of the tomb-mosque of Farag ibn Barquq. In the Eastern Cemetery. A fountain for ablution, shaded by two trees, stands in the centre of the court, which is surrounded by a colonnade. The (NYPL b10607452-80806).jpg 3,876 × 4,432; 3.22 MB
  
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  Pulpit of the tomb-mosque of Barkûk. Presented by the Kaït Bay. It is carved of hard limestone, and is one of the most beautiful existing specimens of Arabian sculpture (NYPL b10607452-80807).jpg 3,935 × 4,557; 3.18 MB
  
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  Pulpit of the tomb-mosque of Barkûk. Presented by the Kaït Bay. It is carved of hard limestone, and is one of the most beautiful existing specimens of Arabian sculpture (NYPL b10607452-80807).tiff 3,935 × 4,557; 51.31 MB
  
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  At school. Small wooden boards painted white serve instead of books, the lessons being written on them in ink by the schoolmaster, and renewed from time to time. The children, seated on the (NYPL b10607452-80808).jpg 3,895 × 4,432; 3.18 MB
  
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  At school. Small wooden boards painted white serve instead of books, the lessons being written on them in ink by the schoolmaster, and renewed from time to time. The children, seated on the (NYPL b10607452-80808).tiff 3,895 × 4,432; 49.4 MB
  
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  Tomb-mosque of Kaît Bay. In the Eastern Cemetary. It is constructed of alternate courses of pale red and yellowish white limestone. Kaît Bay died A.D. 1496 (NYPL b10607452-80809).jpg 3,935 × 4,557; 2.68 MB
  
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  Tomb-mosque of Kaît Bay. In the Eastern Cemetary. It is constructed of alternate courses of pale red and yellowish white limestone. Kaît Bay died A.D. 1496 (NYPL b10607452-80809).tiff 3,935 × 4,557; 51.31 MB
  

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